Steven Biegalski Receives George Hevesy Medal

Georgia Tech nuclear engineer Steven Biegalski is receiving the 2025 George Hevesy Medal — the highest international award for career achievements in applied nuclear and radiochemistry. Biegalski is the first engineer to win the honor since it was established 57 years ago, and just the seventh American to receive it.

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Nuclear and radiological engineers are concerned with the production and application of nuclear energy, the protection from radiation, and the applications of radiation in medicine and industry.

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The NREMP program provides graduate students with an exceptional research environment under the direction of world-class faculty at the cutting edge of their fields.

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Our research is focused on addressing global challenges. NRE faculty are known for their collaborative and interdisciplinary approach to research as they leverage resources to tackle emerging challenges.

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Student Spotlight: Anna Schafer

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Anna Schafer is a nuclear and radiological engineering undergraduate student from Boston, Massachusetts. In this student spotlight, Anna talks about why she chose to study at Georgia Tech, what she likes most about her major, her experience conducting undergraduate research, and what it was like to attend COP27 in Egypt.

Faculty Spotlight: Greeshma Agasthya

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Assistant Professor Greeshma Agasthya recently joined the Woodruff School as a member of the nuclear and radiological engineering program. Learn about the focus of her research, why she chose a career in academia, who has had an influence on her, and more in this Q&A.

Alumni Spotlight: Peter Newby

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Peter Newby, B.S. NE 1994, M.S. NE 1997, has a long history with Georgia Tech. From student to research engineer, to serving as a member of the Nuclear and Radiological Engineering and Medical Physics (NREMP) Advisory Board, his experiences as a Yellow Jacket have shaped his life and career in nuclear engineering.